Russia to mark 70 years since Battle of Stalingrad

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

The Sixth Army could well have been saved had pig headed Hitler allowed a tactical withdrawal.

it's too easy to judge historical decissions when you already know the whole picture. In early years of war Hitlers war tactics prooved to be successfull, when even greatest generals were often unsure about the success. Hitler refused the retreat of sixth army just because he couldn't believe his Blitzkrieg has been halted.